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More than half of the 136 FBS teams can move to Week 2 enjoying life at 1-0. Clemson isn’t one of them. Thankfully for these Tigers, a home loss to LSU doesn't extinguish their CFP hopes. http://dlvr.it/TMnbGP
MLB and the MLBPA have agreed to extend the non-disciplinary paid leave for Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz “until further notice,” as the league continues its sports betting investigation into both Guardians pitchers.
Few know what the job of an NFL head coach is really like — for better, and sometimes for worse. They've gone through tough times, learning lessons in the process. And now, they provide perspective for other coaches as top assistants. http://dlvr.it/TMnY9j
To be the best, you need to beat the best. And Ohio State hasn't surrendered its crown. Not by a long shot. In toppling Texas, the Buckeyes retained college football supremacy. http://dlvr.it/TMnXF7
Alabama was the biggest disappointment in Week 1. And now, there’s loud, ugly, earned noise around Kalen DeBoer. http://dlvr.it/TMnW9l
◽️ Brian Kelly, you've won a season opener ◽️ Kalen DeBoer, the sky is falling ◽️ Texas, is it time to panic? ◽️ Utah, is your offense back? Final thoughts on most of Week 1 — led by Lee Corso's farewell: http://dlvr.it/TMnVHs
Arch Manning's highly anticipated moment was always going to be heavily scrutinized. And against the reigning national champions, he stunk. His best performance Saturday came in a Warby Parker ad. http://dlvr.it/TMnTF6
Saturday’s action provided two revelations about the SEC: First, that it’s wide open at the top. And second, LSU has a defense that thrusts them firmly into the national championship conversation. http://dlvr.it/TMnSPw
When you have a chance to crack down on tortilla tossing, you gotta do it 🌯 📸 @nocontextcfb.bsky.social
LSU won its first opener since 2019 🐯 ◽ Battle of Heisman contending QBs ◽ The rise of the LSU defense? ◽ A controversial call ◽ Real Death Valley www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Brian Kelly’s reloaded LSU defense makes a statement, taking down Clemson 17-10 ‼️
What a sendoff for Lee Corso 👏
More from Alabama's stunning loss to unranked Florida State ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Things figured to be different — as in, better — for Kalen DeBoer in his second season as Alabama's coach after a disappointing debut season. But two issues from last season returned for the Crimson Tide on Saturday: a lack of physicality and discipline at key moments of the game.
The only College GameDay host who picked Florida State? That would be Lee Corso, the former FSU player. "Florida State is my school, how would I pick against them? Florida State upsets Alabama."
"They don't have Nick Saban to save them." 🔮 Florida State QB Tommy Castellanos backed up his trash talk, handing No. 8 Alabama its first season-opening loss in 24 years.
In a statement on social media Saturday, Jelena Ostapenko wrote that she wanted “to apologize for some of the things” she said during her second round singles match against Taylor Townsend. The statement did not name or directly refer to Townsend. More ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Florida State legends Peter Warrick and Dalvin Cook were on the sidelines for Tommy Castellanos' first TD as a Seminole 🔥
Full story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Tulane wore decal-less helmets as a tribute to the team's uniform combination in its first game after Hurricane of Katrina 20 years ago. But there was one key element missing: white jerseys. Northwestern denied the request. Head coach Jon Sumrall took exception to that gesture after the game.
Florida State did not score 24 points against an FBS team last season. Got 24 in less than three quarters on Alabama.
The Oregon Duck lost his head before the team took on Montana State 😬
Full column from @slmandel.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
There's no point sugarcoating it. Arch Manning mostly stunk. It's easy to overreact to one game. Plenty of QBs have shaken off a rough outing and gone on to greatness. But few will soon forget him laying an egg in the first meaningful start of his career.
Texas is the first preseason No. 1 team to lose its opener since Miami in 1990.
Ohio State shut down an offseason of Arch Manning-mania, opening its national title defense by beating No. 1 Texas 🔥
Arch's last few throws have been much better. He's finally starting to look comfortable and place the ball properly.
Texas red zone TD% rank the last few years 2024: 54th 2023: 120th 2022: 65th Today: 0-for-2
One road game in a tough environment against one of the best teams in college football won't define his career. But the fact that everyone assumed Arch Manning was going to be amazing with very little inexperience after failing to take the job from Ewers was something.
Joey Aguilar's Tennessee debut has been pretty damn good so far. He looks really comfortable and his skill set is a natural fit for the Vols' offense.
Ohio State stuffs Texas twice on 4th-and-short today, that one on the goal line. Reminder: Texas replaced four starters on the OLine.
My questions coming into Texas-Ohio State: - Could the new Texas OL protect? Arch sacked once, pressured, Horns at 3.6 ypc - Can Ohio State run the ball with new RBs? 2.6 ypc with a long of seven yards Defensive lines are dominating.
Arch Manning's longest completion in the first half vs. Ohio State went for 7 yards
Arch Manning's first half stats vs. No. 3 Ohio State: ◽️ 5/10 ◽️ 26 YDS ◽️ 0 TD ◽️ 0 INT
In his final appearance on ESPN’s “College GameDay,” Lee Corso donned the same mascot headgear he did in 1996 when he created one of college football’s most beloved traditions. More on Corso's emotional sendoff:
Lee Corso calls it a career with his 431st and final headgear pick. And, fittingly, it's the same as his first. Corso is rolling with Brutus and the Buckeyes against the Longhorns.
The stars are OUT in Columbus for Texas and Ohio State's Week 1 clash 🤩
Let's get 𝙗𝙤𝙡𝙙. Is the Chiefs' AFC West reign over? Will Jaxson Dart start before Halloween? Brock Purdy... wins the MVP?! One prediction for all 32 teams: http://dlvr.it/TMmt1X
The "College GameDay" crew turned the tables on Lee Corso 📸 📸 @espn.com
For decades, Lee Corso has helped define college football. Today is our last Saturday with a living legend — but his legacy will endure forever. Tales from his 'College Gameday' run ⤵️
Lee Corso is signing off in STYLE ✨
Yes, it's only one game. But led by Jackson Arnold and Hugh Freeze, Auburn looks like a team learning from the mistakes it made a year ago and realizing a big year can happen if it stays out of its own way. http://dlvr.it/TMmq4c
The Yankees have trotted out some prolific lineups in years past. But this could be the first to feature four players who have hit 30+ home runs in a season. New York's penchant for power could carry it in October. http://dlvr.it/TMmn8D
Taylor Townsend said that she let her "racket talk" before Jelena Ostapenko's post-match comments. And she let it talk against Mirra Andreeva, upsetting the world No. 5 7-5, 6-2 at the U.S. Open ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Micah Parsons will wear No. 1 as he starts fresh in Green Bay. @mattschneidman.bsky.social has more from Parsons' introduction ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
No Packers player has worn No. 1 since Curly Lambeau in 1925 and 1926. The longtime namesake of Green Bay’s iconic stadium was the only one in franchise history to don the number. Micah Parsons will be the second. More from Parsons' introduction ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Away from soccer, Gotham FC forward Esther González hardly fits the image of a ruthless striker. But when she's on the pitch, she only has eyes for goal. @aslipelit.bsky.social spoke to Esther about how she balances ruthless instinct with her soft-spoken nature. www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
With a first-half goal against Orlando, Esther González leads the Golden Boot race with 12 goals 💪
Micah Parsons has the Lambeau Leap on his mind 🧀
Micah Parsons announced he will wear No. 1 with the Packers, a number that hasn't been worn in Green Bay since 1926.
The Bounce's full ranking of the 40 best wings in the NBA, sorted into seven different tiers ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Wings are the most versatile option you can employ in the NBA. And the trio of LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard still reign as the best of the best in @talkhoops.bsky.social's eyes. Do you agree with his rankings?
The Mets have won only two World Series titles in their 63-year existence, but they are really good at cultivating hope in the form of promising young arms. Could Jonah Tong garner that belief as October looms? http://dlvr.it/TMmKfm
The Notre Dame-Miami rivalry was peak college football. Then it abruptly stopped. Why? http://dlvr.it/TMmJqj
If you look around the NBA, you see women broadcasting everywhere. That doesn’t happen if Burke and others don't pave the way. Full column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Doris Burke's demotion from ESPN's NBA Finals team had been telegraphed for some time. There will be plenty of time to weigh in on the new team. This is a good day to reflect on Burke's legacy in the business, which was cemented long ago, @richarddeitsch.bsky.social writes.
In less than a week, regular-season football returns to our lives. But until then, it's time to sift through the nuggets gathered from all 32 training camps: Notes on Rome Odunze, Kyle Pitts, the Chargers and more: http://dlvr.it/TMmHfl
Full story from @diannarussini.bsky.social and @chadgraff.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
The Patriots gave Jabrill Peppers a three-year extension just 13 months ago. Now, in a surprise move, the former team captain is on his way out the door. It’s unclear why coach Mike Vrabel is making the move so close to the season.
New Packers CEO Ed Policy should roll up rocking Gucci slippers and a Hugh Hefner-style red velvet smoking jacket to the next owners' meeting. He's earned it after landing Micah Parsons from Jerry Jones and Dallas. http://dlvr.it/TMm7LK
This year in Boulder, there will only be one Sanders. Deion Sanders is returning to Colorado for Year 3. But what can we expect from one of college football's biggest personalities after an offseason of change, a new contract and a cancer scare? http://dlvr.it/TMm5sn
Non-QBs cashed IN this offseason 💰 H/T @diannarussini.bsky.social
Five players have reset the market for non-QBs on an annual salary basis this offseason: Mar. 5 — Maxx Crosby signs 3YR, $106.5M deal ($35.5M APY) Mar. 9 — Myles Garrett signs 4YR, $160M deal ($40.0M APY) Mar. 16 — Ja’Marr Chase signs 4YR, $161M deal ($40.25M APY) (cont.)
Patrick Kane is on the brink of becoming the all-time top U.S. NHL point scorer. But his glittering trophy cabinet is missing something: A gold medal. Inside Kane's attempt at a final chance for Olympic glory: http://dlvr.it/TMm2rJ
Dealing away Micah Parsons is easily the boldest move Jerry Jones has made over the last 15 years. He insists he’s pleased with the results. He has no regrets about how Parsons’ contract situation was handled. That’s easy to say right now. http://dlvr.it/TMm1Hq
Even in a season where little has gone right for Anthony Volpe, Aaron Boone said that the organization has not considered demoting him to Triple-A. http://dlvr.it/TMlzhv
If you didn't like Doris Burke's style, that's fine. Broadcasting is a subjective business. But Burke’s legacy in it was long ago cemented, and this is a good day to reflect on it. http://dlvr.it/TMlwQT
To trade Micah Parsons is one thing. To send him to the team responsible for three of your most heartbreaking recent playoff defeats is quite another. The Athletic's Jon Machota couldn't believe it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbOg...
Guess what, Packers fans? Your team has been vaulted into bona fide contender status for finally closing the deal and landing a megastar in Micah Parsons. Green Bay is a Super Bowl threat. http://dlvr.it/TMlrC6
Either Jerry Jones didn’t understand who had the leverage in the Micah Parsons saga, or he was committed to self-sabotage — but he definitely made some unforced errors. Now, Parsons is a Packer — and Jones has only himself to blame. http://dlvr.it/TMlpl3
Norfolk State fell to Towson 27-7 on a night when the Spartans never led, had too many costly mistakes and ultimately got in their own way too often to establish any sort of consistency. More from Michael Vick's college football coaching debut ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
The Green Bay Packers are a legit Super Bowl threat after trading for Micah Parsons, writes Matt Schneidman. Read more ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
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Taylor Swift joins Jason and Travis Kelce as the brothers cheer on their alma mater at Arrowhead Stadium 🔥 The Bearcats take on the Cornhuskers in Week 1 action.
YouTubeTV and Fox have come to a full deal. Every carriage dispute ends the same way, making a deal before football really gets going.
Kyle Schwarber's wild box score line: 6 4 4 9 with 4 HR Players in history with that line: Kyle Schwarber today That's a wrap on that list. It's just him.
Kyle Schwarber had a historical night, hitting FOUR home runs 💥 More ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
The Cowboys believed they could salvage negotiations with Micah Parsons, but the Packers and other teams continued to make trade offers. Eventually, Green Bay's offer was (apparently) too much for Dallas to ignore. @jeffphowe.bsky.social grades the trade ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
From @theathletic.com: The net-cord apology may be the silliest of all tennis etiquette, our columnist writes. This strange expectation of politeness was the center of an altercation between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko at the U.S. Open.
More on Jones' comments: www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones addressed the media following the decision to trade Micah Parsons to the Packers. "We gained a Pro Bowl player in an area we had big concerns in on the inside of our defense."
If you were the Cowboys' GM, what would a fair trade for Micah Parsons look like? H/T @tednguyen.bsky.social
Micah Parsons is a Green Bay Packer 🧀 @diannarussini.bsky.social, @mattschneidman.bsky.social, Jon Machota and @jamespalmertv.bsky.social have the intel behind the blockbuster trade LIVE on Scoop City at the top of the hour: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbOg...
Micah Parsons' new contract with the Green Bay Packers will make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history 💰
Marking our calendars for Packers vs. Cowboys 🍿 Micah Parsons will face his old team in Week 4.
Micah Parsons is a Green Bay Packer 👀
BREAKING: The Cowboys have reached agreement on a trade that will send Micah Parsons to the Packers, per sources. Parsons will sign a four-year, $188 million extension with Green Bay that includes $136 million guaranteed.
BREAKING: Micah Parsons has been traded to Green Bay. The Cowboys agreed to terms on a trade to send the star pass rusher to the Packers, sources tell @diannarussini.bsky.social. Parsons will sign a four-year, $188 million extension with Green Bay that includes $136 million guaranteed.
College football’s Week 1 is among the best extended weekends of the calendar year. Plenty of talent evaluators will be paying close attention — including our draft expert. NFL prospects worth watching: http://dlvr.it/TMlJdt
When you analyze the data, there is shockingly little correlation between paying a top-of-the-market QB and actually winning games. http://dlvr.it/TMlGNb
Broncos fans have enjoyed their fair share of elite quarterback play. John Elway and Peyton Manning set the standard in Denver. Can Bo Nix match it? He's excited to try. http://dlvr.it/TMlCt5
From @theathletic.com: Major League Baseball sees the Savannah Bananas not as competition, but as an entertainment product that complements the league. But the Bananas’ owner sees what he’s creating as much more than just baseball vaudeville. nyti.ms/47SHymv
The real Death Valley is an actual Mojave Desert valley in eastern California. But in college football, it's up for debate. Does LSU or Clemson hold more claim to their iconic stadium nicknames? http://dlvr.it/TMl9KX
MLB officials say they view the independent Bananas not as competition but as a complement. Jesse Cole, the Bananas’ owner, sees what he’s creating as much more than just baseball vaudeville.
“Banana Ball” has taken over baseball 🍌 What can MLB learn from them? Pay attention to what the fans are doing… 🎧 Coach RAC joins The Windup: theathletic.lnk.to/RACStark
UPDATE: Doris Burke has signed a multi-year extension with ESPN, the network announced. She will be on ESPN's No. 2 NBA broadcast team with play-by-play announcer Dave Pasch.
Kyle Hamilton is a star, just as the Ravens believed he would be. They are a perfect match — and now will be together for years to come. http://dlvr.it/TMl6Zx
If there’s something we’ve learned over time with the annual Hope-O-Meter survey, it’s that one disappointing season can rattle the faith of a college football fan base. How positive are you feeling about your program? 🔗 http://dlvr.it/TMl5Jc
NEWS: ABC/ESPN has demoted Doris Burke from its NBA Finals team and promoted Tim Legler, sources tell @andrewmarchand.bsky.social. Legler will pair Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson. Read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
